{"product_id":"eastman-md314-classic-393241","title":"MD314 Classic","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA \"Classic\" MD Designed for Tone and Tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe MD314 Classic relies on a proven formula: solid woods, satin finish, and understated hardware, serving a responsive and expressive instrument. Its F-Style body and oval soundhole reflect a traditional aesthetic, while its choice of materials (spruce\/maple\/ebony) prioritizes clarity, note sustain, and attack precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor Which Musicians and Styles?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis mandolin is particularly suited for \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong\u003eadvanced\u003c\/strong\u003e players seeking an expressive instrument sensitive to nuances and pleasant for melodic playing. The oval soundhole promotes a fuller, singing tone, well adapted to \u003cstrong\u003efolk\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eold-time\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCeltic\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003echanson\u003c\/strong\u003e styles, and arrangements favoring a \"rounder\" sound with emphasis on sustain and warmth rather than a razor-sharp attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTone\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esolid spruce top\u003c\/strong\u003e provides liveliness, clear articulation, and quick pick response-ideal for highlighting double stops and ornaments. The \u003cstrong\u003esolid maple back and sides\u003c\/strong\u003e enhance definition, stability in the treble range, and a clean low-midrange, helping notes remain clear even in driving rhythms. The \u003cstrong\u003eoval soundhole\u003c\/strong\u003e tends to produce a more open and singing sound, with increased sustain and a more \"enveloping\" projection. Finally, the \u003cstrong\u003eebony fingerboard and bridge\u003c\/strong\u003e contribute to a crisp attack and excellent vibration transmission, while the \u003cstrong\u003eadjustable compensated bridge\u003c\/strong\u003e allows optimization of intonation and playing comfort according to your style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Compatible Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo maintain the original setup, a replacement set of \u003cstrong\u003eD'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze 1140\u003c\/strong\u003e strings is a safe choice. A selection of mandolin picks (various thicknesses) also allows you to refine attack and warmth depending on your style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e@media(max-width:632px){table[data-wb-spec]{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr)}table[data-wb-spec] colgroup{display:none}table[data-wb-spec] tbody,table[data-wb-spec] tr{display:contents}table[data-wb-spec] td{display:block;overflow-wrap:anywhere;grid-row:var(--wb-l);background-color:var(--wb-lb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[data-r]{grid-row:var(--wb-r);background-color:var(--wb-rb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[colspan=\"2\"]{grid-column:1\/-1}table[data-wb-spec] td:empty{display:none}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable data-wb-spec style=\"width:100%;table-layout:fixed\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:1;--wb-r:15;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:var(--wb-neutral-50)\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eF-Style with oval soundhole\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNut Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e0.018\u0026quot; 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